Programs
River Adventure
Program Information
Take a tour of Crystal Springs Preserve’s habitats and learn about Florida’s magnificent aquifer system. Explore the Hillsborough River and its spring runs. Grab a dip net and perform a biodiversity survey. Catch and identify the invertebrates and vertebrates that live in the waters of the Preserve.
**Students must wear closed toed shoes that can get muddy and wet**
NO CROCS OR FLIP FLOPS!!!!!
Reservation Information
Your reservation at Crystal Springs includes the choice of two - 1.5 hr. programs and a half-hour lunch.
Please plan to be at Crystal Springs Preserve for 3.5 - 4.0 hours depending on your bus schedule.
Programs start at 9:30 am with a planned departure between 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm.
We can accommodate 90 students (3 groups) per day.
A minimum of two adult chaperones per group is required to book.
Please visit our FAQ page for additional information.
Questions About Registration
813-715-9707
info@crystalspringsfoundation.org
Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Details
Grades: 3-5
Capacity: 90 students with a maximum of 10 adult chaperones
Length: 1.5 hrs
Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
SC.3.N.1.1
SC.3.N.1.2
SC.3.N.1.7
SC.3.L.15.1
SC.3.L.17.1
SC.4.E.6.3
SC.4.E.6.5
SC.4.E.6.6
SC.4.L.16.2
SC.4.L.16.3
SC.4.L.17.2
SC.4.L.17.3
SC.4.L.17.4
SC.5.L.15.1
SC.5.L.17.1
SC.5.L.14.2
SC.5.E.7.2
LA.3-5.1.6.1
National Science Standards
NS.K-4.1
NS.K-4.4
NS.K-4.7
NS.5-8.1
NS.5-8.3
NS.5-8.4
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